The Family of Henry VIII Photo Gallery and related media

The Family of Henry VIII

Elizabeth I

The daughter of Henry and Anne, Elizabeth (1533-1603) was declared illegitimate after her mother's execution but later restored to the succession. She was crowned queen in 1558 as the last Tudor monarch. Her 44-year reign is remembered as a golden age for British culture.

In this Surviving History video clip learn about the halifax. The halifax was an early version of the guillotine or decapitating machine. It was used as a method of execution for those who broke laws. However, there were a few flaws in the design.